ReCharge 2025: Inside Canada’s EV Battery Technology
Schedule
Wed Dec 10 2025 at 06:30 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre, University of Waterloo, room-QNC0101 | Waterloo, ON
About this Event
🔋ReCharge 2025: Inside Canada’s EV Battery Technology
Learn. Connect. Innovate.
Join us for an exciting evening focused on EV Li-Ion battery innovation and manufacturing — the driving force behind Canada’s growing electric mobility sector.
Hosted by the SAE Central Ontario Section at the University of Waterloo, this event brings together leaders from PowerCo Canada, the National Research Council (NRC), and the University of Waterloo - Ontario Battery and Electrochemistry Research Centre (OBEC) to share insights on the latest research, technology advancements, and production capabilities shaping the EV battery landscape.
Whether you’re an engineer, researcher, student, or professional in the mobility or energy sector, this is a unique opportunity to gain technical insights and connect with key players in Canada’s advanced battery ecosystem.
⚙️ Event Highlights
- Expert presentations from PowerCo Canada, NRC, and University of Waterloo
- Insights into Li-Ion battery R&D, manufacturing, and ecosystem
- Optional pre-event lab tour at Waterloo’s Ontario Battery and Electrochemistry Research Centre (OBEC) - Details to be announced soon
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals, researchers, and students
🗓️ Event Details
Date: December 10, 2025
Time:
- 5:30 PM – Optional Lab Tours (OBEC) - Details to be announced soon
- 6:30 PM – Presentations & Networking
Location: University of Waterloo, Quantum-Nano Centre, QNC0101
Admission:
- $15 General Admission
- $10 for SAE Members and Students(Light refreshments and snacks provided)
👥 Agenda
5:30 PM – Optional Pre-Event Lab Tours (OBEC) - Details to be announced soon
6:30 PM – Welcome Remarks and Topic Introduction: Industry Disruptor: Li-Ion Batteries – SAE Central Ontario
6:50 PM – Introduction to Li-Ion Battery R&D at Waterloo – University of Waterloo
7:10 PM – Canada’s Advanced Battery R&D Ecosystem – National Research Council Canada NRC
7:30 PM – EV Battery Manufacturing: Challenges & Solutions – PowerCo Canada
8:00 PM – Q&A, Networking
🌐 About SAE Central Ontario
SAE Central Ontario Section is a non-profit organization committed to advancing mobility engineering through education, collaboration, and innovation. Our events connect professionals, students, and researchers to share ideas that shape the future of transportation technology.
Where is it happening?
Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum Nano Centre, University of Waterloo, room-QNC0101, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 10.00 to CAD 15.00
